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L10 SAU

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,256 mi
Last recorded72,256 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 SAU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,256 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a defective lens or light source which discolours the emitted colour

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both & Anti roll bar (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,512 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 67,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 67,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides and dust cover perished excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,370 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 63,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 59,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 47,102 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 47,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 43,903 miles

Front disc slightly rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2016 42,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides inner (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front both wipers split on ends

Pass 29 Aug 2015 42,017 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 42,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 40,008 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,028 miles

advanced wear to both front suspension arms rear bushes

engine oil low

n/s handbrake reading low

Fail 2 Sep 2013 36,028 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

advanced wear to both front suspension arms rear bushes

engine oil low

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,594 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 25,729 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Based on 279,642 MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,599
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18,061
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16,572
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,501
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,633
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,390
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L10 SAU is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 57,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 18,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L10 SAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L10 SAU is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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